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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Easter weekend!

Today, March 28th is 'Ivy Day,' when the nation’s top schools release long-awaited admissions decisions. Good Luck!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Navarasa In Shakespearean Work
Navarasa In Shakespearean Work


by Dr .Lalitha Parameswaran
Navarasa in Ramayana and Shakespeare - This two-part program on March 24th was conceived and choreographed by Srimathi Jeyanthi Ghatraju. The program provided a unique perspective on the Navarasas and highlighted the common fundamental human emotions in two very different artistic styles and genres.
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UIANE Celebrates International Women's Day


by Neela Gandhi
United India Association of New England celebrated International Women's Day, with over 100 ladies in attendance, on March 11th at the Bollywood Grill restaurant in North Andover, MA. Thanks to Kay Khan, the Chief Guest, for the citations received for the recognized leaders from the office of Elizabeth Warren.
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UIANE Celebrates International Women's Day
Know The Symptoms Of Your Blocked Artery
Know The Symptoms Of Your Blocked Artery


by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Starving the heart of oxygen dincreases the odds of having a possibly debilitating heart attack or stroke. Here are some of the symptoms of clogged coronary artery and cerebral artery.
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ISW Humrahee Bollywood Bingo


by Rajesh Khare
Humrahee, the seniors group at the India Society of Worcester (ISW), recently organized a Bollywood Bingo event on Saturday March 23, hosted by the talented local personality, Arun Radhakrishnan. Held at the society's premises, many seniors from the local Indian community came together for an afternoon of fun and nostalgia.
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ISW Humrahee Bollywood Bingo
LearnQuest Music Festival Mar.29-31
LearnQuest Music Festival Mar.29-31


Week 1 of LearnQuest Classical Music Festival 2024 goes into action with a series of vocal and instrumental concerts by budding and acclaimed artists from Mar. 29-31.
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Chanimaya Gitafest And Samarpan


Chinmaya Mission presents the Gitafest 2024 and an evening of melodious music 'Samarpan' on March 30th.
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Chanimaya Gitafest And Samarpan
IAB Meet & Greet
IAB Meet & Greet


IAB invites you to its Annual Meet & Greet event with Burlington town election candidates and other people within the community on March 30th.
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UIANE Holi 2024


UIANE invites you for Holi Festival Celebration, with Thandai and Colors, on March 31st in Medford, MA.
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UIANE Holi 2024
Jnana Yajna: Bhagavad Gita, Purushottama Yoga (Chapter 15)
by Pujya Swami Prakashananda Ji
Jnana Yajna: Bhagavad Gita, Purushottama Yoga (Chapter 15) <bR>by Pujya Swami Prakashananda Ji


Purushottama Yoga, the fifteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, captures the essence of the Vedas. Chanting and understanding this chapter is very beneficial as it makes one wiser and helps one understand the very purpose of life and to live it fully. Jnana Yajna by Pujya Swami Prakashananda will be held from April 2 to 6 at Chinmaya Mission Boston.
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Master Class With TM Krishna


MITHAS and Learnquest present Nithanam, a master class by TM Krishna on April 2nd.
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Master Class With TM Krishna
Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health
Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health


Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from May 3-5, 2024.
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Kriya Yoga Initiation With Yogacharya David Strassner


Yogacharya David Strassner will talk about The Ancient, Scientific Teachings of Kriya Yoga on April 5-7 in Boston/Ashland, MA.
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Kriya Yoga Initiation With Yogacharya David Strassner
The South Asian Showdown Competition
The South Asian Showdown Competition


The 15th annual South Asian Showdown Competition will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the world renowned Strand Theatre featuring 10 of the best Bollywood/Fusion teams from DFD Academy, Georgetown, Tampa, Philadelphia, CMU, BU, BSB ... Buy Tickets Now!
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Vision-Aid 'Fun-Raiser': Thoda Rang Thodi Masti


Vision-Aid is hosting a 'fun-raiser' on April 7th: Thoda Rang Thodi Masti - A Bollywood Musical Event by Din Check, Benefiting Children with CVI.
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Vision-Aid 'Fun-Raiser': Thoda Rang Thodi Masti
North South Foundation Worcester Regional Contests 2024
North South Foundation Worcester Regional Contests 2024


The North South Foundation will be conducting educational contests for children in grades 1-12 at Fitchburg State University on Saturday, April 27. Contests include Science Bee, Geography Bee, Math, Spelling, and Public Speaking.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2024


The organizing team of VHPA-HHD are excited to invite you to Hindu Heritage Day 2024, conducted at Marlboro Middle School on Saturday, May 4th. This is a day to celebrate the Hindu Heritage with family and friends, new and old. Youth are encouraged to join us for Storytelling and Ramaayan Trivia on April 13th.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2024
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Devotee Meeting, Ugadi and Vasantha Navaratri at NESSP.
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Achyuta Rajaram Wins The Top Award In The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) 2024


Achyuta Rajaram, 17, of Exeter, NH, won the top award of $250K, for developing an automatic method to discover which parts of a computer model are involved in decision-making, in the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) 2024, America’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
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Achyuta Rajaram Wins The Top Award In The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) 2024
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IARI New Executive Committee
IARI New Executive Committee


IARI is pleased to announce its new Executive Committee for 2024-2025 with Santosh Behera as President and Apurva Gupta as Cultural Coordinator.
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Spring In India - Climate, Nature, And Best Destinations


by Sunil Kumar D.
Spring is a charmingly magical season of natural splendor, beautiful and aromatic flowers with bewitching colors all around. The blossoming earth with clear blue skies, rejuvenated greenery and magnificent flora makes spring, a romantic season.
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Spring In India - Climate, Nature, And Best Destinations
Buff Sandstone Figure Of Vishnu
Buff Sandstone Figure Of Vishnu


This stele torso figure depicts Vishnu. Adorned with a Kirit Mukut (crown), Vishnu is portryed with four arms, each holding symbolic attributes and symbolizing his role as the preserver of cosmic order.
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Poem: Lovely Spring Season


O. spring come and sweep the cold away
Warm the land and renew our spirits
Take away gloomy and melancholic days
As you hold a life giving magic stick ...
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Poem: Lovely Spring Season
Movie: America's First Guru
Movie: America's First Guru


MindGym Initiative invites you to the screening of the recent movie on Swami Vivekananda, America’s First Guru, on April 24th at 6:30 pm at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge.
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Recipes: Kitchari - A Meal To Balance All Three Doshas


by Madhumati Tyagi and Geetha Patil
Some foods are naturally Tridoshas and have a balancing effect on all of the Doshas. Kitchari (meaning an all-in-one pot meal) is a traditional example of such a meal.
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Recipes: Kitchari - A Meal To Balance All Three Doshas
Laugh A While
Laugh A While


Q: How much information can a glacier hold?
A: An ice byte.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Riot of colors.
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” ― Maya Angelou.
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Event Update
Friday - 03/29/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Saturday - 03/30/24
LearnQuest Music Conference
Chinmaya Gitafest 2024
Samarpan
Newton Holi

Sunday - 03/31/24
UIANE Holi 2024
LearnQuest Music Conference

Saturday - 4/6/24
South Asian Showdown XV - Best in Bollywood/Fusion
2024 NH Regional Education Bee Contests
Visa Camp with Consulate General of India in New York
NSF Education BEE Organized by IANH
Holi at Braj Mandir
Be Inclusive and the Walpole Cultural Council Holi

Sunday - 4/7/24
Vision-Aid presents Thoda Rang, Thodi Masti by Din Check
Spring Wedding Expo

Saturday - 4/13/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Sunday - 4/14/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Sunday - 4/21/24
MITHAS: JA Jayanth (Carnatic Flute)

Saturday - 4/27/24
Shadaj: Omkar Dadarkar (Vocal)
Sant Pravah - A Unique Music Concert
North South Foundation Worcester Regional Contests 2024

Sunday - 4/28/24
MITHAS: Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod)

Saturday - 5/4/24
Hindu Heritage Day 2024

Sunday - 5/5/24
Ekal Presents HeartThrobs
Legends of Shiva: Mystical Stories through Kathak Dance

Friday - 5/17/24
Speed Dating In Nairobi City
Speed Dating In Nairobi City

Saturday - 5/18/24
IANH Vasant Festival – Festival of Music, Dance and Art
MITHAS: R Suryaprakash (Carnatic Vocal)
IANH Vasant Festival

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